Lighthouse · Cape Henry, Virginia
Cape Henry Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1881 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light is charted as Mo (U) W 20s, seen up to 17 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The black-and-white iron tower still guards the southern entrance to the Chesapeake Bay, about 350 feet from the old stone tower on Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1881 |
| Light | Mo (U) W 20s |
| Position | 36.9264°N, 76.0072°W |
| From Virginia Beach Fishing Pier | 9.7 km (6.1 mi), bearing 341° NNW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. II 370; NOAA ENC; National Register 02001439 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Virginia Beach Fishing Pier, 9.7 km (6.1 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Nearby
- Old Cape Henry LighthouseLighthouse · 102 m
- Thimble Shoal LighthouseLighthouse · 23 km
- Cape Charles LighthouseLighthouse · 24 km
- Chesapeake LightLighthouse · 26 km
- Old Point Comfort LighthouseLighthouse · 28 km
- Newport News Middle Ground LighthouseLighthouse · 34 km
Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.